Qantas’ first Perth to London flight has taken off, marking the start of the only direct air link between Australia and Europe. The history-making QF9, carrying more than 200 passengers and 16 crew, landed in London on Sunday.

Westralia Airports Corporation (WAC), the owner and operator of Perth Airport, has confirmed that Broad Construction Services (WA) has been selected as lead contractor to build the new domestic terminal.